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Snow Pear (Pyrus nivalis)
TreeCouncil listed
Pyrus nivalis

Snow Pear

Pyrus · Rosaceae

Snow Pear (Pyrus nivalis) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 7 m high and 7 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.

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Classification

Genus
Pyrus
Family
Rosaceae
Common name
Snow Pear
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Pyrus nivalis belongs to the Pyrus genus within the Rosaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Salt + Wind
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
7 m H × 7 m W
Landscape use

Trial

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Further reading

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    Pyrus nivalis observation photographGBIF · Patrick Hacker · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/